Go West

Having tried his hand at acting and scriptwriting with little success,Uday Chopra seems to have dedicated himself to expanding the family business. Yash Raj Films (YRF) has announced their latest venture — YRF Entertainment,a Hollywood-based production and financing company — that will develop and produce international feature films. Uday,who has spent a considerable part of the last six months in New York,will head the business. “My family has a deep commitment to make and distribute quality films that entertain the audience. I share that passion,as well as a love for American films that I have had since childhood,” said the actor. The first film of the production house,The Longest Week,will be written and directed by Peter Glanz.